Cheshire Community Foundation

Cheshire Community Foundation was established in 2011 as an independent registered charity. The foundation aims to do three unique things; inspire local philanthropy, build endowment and get money to grass root organisations. They cover the three local authority areas of Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester and Warrington.

Grants made by the Foundation generally fall under the broad heading of wellbeing and social welfare and, of particular interest, are local voluntary and community organisations that can meet immediate and emerging needs and that have the commitment of their local community.

ESF Community Learning Grants in the North West - Help people in your community get back into work!

The WEA (Workers’ Educational Association) invites your organisation to apply for a small grant, up to a maximum of £13,500, from the ESF Community Learning Grants programme.

This is to fund activities and courses supporting individuals who are out of work, helping them to access employment or further learning and training.

You can apply for these grants if you are from a constituted community and voluntary group, registered charity or social enterprise that already plays an important role at grass roots level, providing intensive support to those individuals that are most disadvantaged in the labour market.

158 groups in the region received £2 million of ESF funding over four previous grant rounds in 2012-13. Now it’s your turn!

​​The Sixth Grant Round is open from Tuesday 27 May and closes on Monday 7 July 2014 (12 noon). For further information: